Electrochemist - Coventry, United Kingdom - Agratas

Agratas

Verified Company

Coventry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrochemist to join our growing R&D team at Agratas.

Working at the forefront of new battery technologies you will carry out pivotal development work on our cells; developing testing procedures, carrying out design of experiments, and analysing the data to influence R&D strategy.

Please note that this role is predominantly lab based, so will be in either Coventry or Birmingham.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with Agratas' R&D team in collaboration with leading academic researchers.
Develop electrochemical testing procedures to assess novel electrode materials
Create, plan, and carry out Design of Experiments for assessing various cell development processes of Liion and Naion cells (coin, threeelectrode and pouch cells) via electrochemical characterization.
Assemble coin, threeelectrode and pouch cell for electrode evaluation
Assess and analyse electrochemical data; solve problems by studying and assessing data; and determining corrective actions.
Rootcause analysis that correlates cell failures with issues incurred during cell development phase, including physiochemical and electrochemical characterisation methods.
Complete projects by efficient time management, organisation of experiments and participation in group and project meetings, to achieve project deliverables.

Essential Experience

Master's degree plus academic/industry experience or PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Electrochemistry or related field.
Strong understanding of electrochemical principles, techniques and processes.
Experience in drafting electrochemical testing procedures.
Proficient in coin & threeelectrode cell assembly.
Indepth knowledge of electrochemical testing of Liion and/or Naion cells, including chargedischarge cycling, differential capacity & differential voltage analysis
Strong experience in scientific data analysis and interpretation.
Good knowledge of materials characterisation (e.g. SEM, EDS, XRD)

Desired Experience

Pouch cell assembly.
Knowledge in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).
Previous experience of working with Universities and/or Industry partners would be advantageous

At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace.

To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each employee. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability.

Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits: